Nichelle Newsletter

Supermodel

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Shapiro: Me and Actor/Comic Rick Shapiro from HBO's Lucky Louie at last week's Halloween party. [We are not dating!]

Sigh: Happy about the Dems, but sad about Harold Ford, Jr.

Style: Next Thursday, I will be a model for a fun fashion/style event called "Style Me Chic".   I will modeling the latest “Day to Chic” Kathlin Argiro dresses and stylist Amy Salinger will coordinate with accessories and stuff.  The event is produced by Social Diva.

Save The Date:  BlogHer Business is March 22-23, 2007.

Shout: new website, inChicks.com. It is like a Digg for Chicks.

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Pictured above is my grandfather looking very sartorial at a family wedding in Alabama.  Next weekend I will be down South visiting the peeps.

Rap:  Jon Braman, ukelele-playing rapper/songwriter, will be performing tonight at 8 PM at the Sidewalk Cafe. Arthur Lewis and Shockwave will be backing up.

Art: Hope Gangloff's opening at Susan Inglett was like a back-from-summer vacation reunion for the hipster art scene.  I really like her drawings.  The exhibit runs from now until October 14.

Soul: Head out to Brooklyn for the Atlantic Antic and stay for the soul at Magnetic Field. The Third Annual Atlantic Antic Rock' N' Soul Fest will feature The Fleshtones, The Dansettes and others.

Launch: Ladies Who Launch Live is October 19. Register today!

Takin' Care Of Business

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Photo by Brian Van.

It is not up yet, but I figure I would leverage all the buzz about business and finance blogs by mentioning that I will be launching a blog for All Business called "Keeping Nickels". My blog would focus on how small business can keep nickels in their pockets as they manage growth, build a market presence and navigate the path to profit. If you are not familiar with AllBusiness.com, check it out! It is a great resource for small businesses. [URL TK]

I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down

Barry Diller validates me, and not because his wife makes those HOT wrap dresses. Barry spoke out about Sarbanes-Oxley and its cost to corporations.  I agree. A common sense approach should be employed instead of this rigorous but not really relevant regulation.  Companies are taking a big financial hit as they bring in consultants to assist them as they certify their financial statements. The mounds of paperwork and documentation are drowning the fact that fraud can still happen if someone is crafty enough. I think people commit fraud because they do not feel they have a personal stake in the company where they work. They are disgruntled,